Ghanian design studio Limbo Accra installs a new captivating series defined by its textile forms dubbed the Super Limbo. It is found within an unfinished shopping center, which is one of the largest incomplete structures across the UAE. The project is the latest to be a part of the installations by the studio and embodies the goal of drawing attention to the unfinished buildings.
Co-founder of Limbo Accra, Dominique Petit‑Frère states, "Our goal was to transform and highlight this building as a symbol of potential, shifting the narrative of unfinished buildings from symbols of stagnation, into spaces with untapped opportunity. We were also inspired by the architectural typology of these retail complexes. Reflecting on the Gulf region's affluent modernisation, our work somehow contemplates how the mall, traditionally a space of consumerism, can be redefined into a canvas for innovative and alternative experimentation, especially in this current state."
Unfinished Mall Textile Installation
Limbo Accra Designs the Super Limbo Series
Trend Themes
1. Textile Installations - The Super Limbo series by Limbo Accra showcases captivating textile forms within an unfinished shopping center, demonstrating the trend of creating unique installations in unconventional spaces.
2. Unfinished Buildings - Limbo Accra's project draws attention to the potential and untapped opportunities of unfinished buildings, reflecting a growing trend of reimagining and repurposing incomplete structures.
3. Alternative Experimentation - Through their work, Limbo Accra explores how malls, traditionally spaces of consumerism, can be redefined as canvases for innovative and alternative experimentation, reflecting an emerging trend of transforming conventional retail spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The Super Limbo series highlights the trend of using textile forms to create captivating installations in interior design, offering opportunities for creativity and unique experiences.
2. Construction - The trend of repurposing and reimagining unfinished buildings presents new opportunities for the construction industry to revitalize and transform incomplete structures into innovative spaces.
3. Retail - The exploration of alternative experimentation in malls signals a trend in the retail industry towards creating unique and immersive shopping experiences that go beyond traditional consumerism.